"Desk-Checking" Refers to

question 27

Multiple Choice

"Desk-checking" refers to

• A) the continual problem programmers have with losing things.
• B) timing a program to see how fast it completes its tasks.
• C) testing an algorithm at the flowchart stage using several different kinds of data.
• D) having a fellow programmer read your pseudocode to be sure it is understandable.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that represents the combined financial position of a parent company and its subsidiaries as if they were a single entity.

Book Value

The value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, taking into account the cost of the asset less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Fair Value

The financial return from selling an asset or the financial obligation to cover a liability in a transaction among market entities at the point of appraisal.

Goodwill

Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a business is purchased for more than the fair value of its net assets, representing elements of value such as brand reputation, customer relations, and intellectual property.